Auto Repair & Maintenance Tips For European Vehicle Owners

All cars require a consistent level of care in order to preserve their performance, reliability, and longevity. Part of ongoing vehicle care is maintaining engine oil levels and quality. Volvos are unique in the performance industry in that they offer comfort, convenience, and practicality, as...

Automotive issues are never simple, and finding an automotive specialist who can accurately diagnose the problem seems near impossible. If you own a car, you've likely already spent hundreds to thousands of dollars in automotive shops attempting to fix problems, maintain your vehicle's function,...

Car trouble always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times; when we're in a rush, on our way to an important business meeting, or trying to get to the bank before it closes. While it's especially concerning when your car won't start, and certainly throws a wrench in the day, it's...

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine hit a deer while traveling on the freeway (the I-280). The damage was so extensive that insurance totaled it. Deer are most likely to travel onto roadways at dawn and dusk and are more often on roadways in Spring and Fall. It is not always possible to avoid a...

We heavily rely on our vehicles for our daily tasks and it can be extremely frustrating if your car will not start. If this is happening to you there can be multiple causes. Suspect number one: the battery. Perhaps your vehicle needs a jumpstart. You will need battery cables, if you do not carry...

Coolant is the fluid that flows around the engine block to help keep the temperature of the engine down, in your vehicle it is often a mix of antifreeze with water. The main components of the engine cooling system include the radiator, water pump, cooling fan, coolant, thermostat, intercooler,...

There are two lights that may illuminate on your dash (depending on your make and model) and it is good to know the difference between them as well as what they mean. The “Check Engine” light is a notification that something is wrong, the range can be anything from a loose gas cap to a faulty...

This is an article written by Business Insider. The direct webpage can be viewed: here. Since articles can be moved or deleted, and I quite enjoyed their post, I have posted the entire posting below. Like the human body, ignoring even the smallest signs of trouble in your car's performance can...